Roadway Maintenance Technician (CDL Required)

State of South Carolina; Marion (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Equipment Operator to perform vegetation management using tractors and mowers, operate various trucks and equipment, and manage traffic controls in work zones. The role may require extended hours and weekend shifts in emergencies or inclement weather.

Candidates must have at least 6 months of related experience, hold a valid driver's license, and obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

Responsibilities

• Performs vegetation management activities using medium equipment such as tractors with large mowers and or a combination tractor with side mounted mower.
• Operates tandem dump truck as necessary hauling various materials in maintenance operations.
• Operates small equipment such as trailer mounted pipe washer, forklift, standard dump truck, brine sprayer, tractor with boom, and other equipment as necessary.
• Flags traffic as necessary to control the flow of traffic and to protect workers and equipment in work zones.
• Assist with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts.

Job description

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Equipment Operator to perform vegetation management using tractors and mowers, operate various trucks and equipment, and manage traffic controls in work zones. The role may require extended hours and weekend shifts in emergencies or inclement weather.

Candidates must have at least 6 months of related experience, hold a valid driver's license, and obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.